HL - Chapter 4 - DT - Unit 3 Lesson 1/2 Flashcards
Balance displacement
a controlling technique used to break the subject’s balance through the use of leverage principles
Leverage
using a great force against a weaker resistance. It is used in conjunction with joint manipulation or pain and mechanical compliance to gain control
Pain compliance
a subject’s response to a combination of pain and verbal commands to stop resisting.
Mechanical compliance
applying pressure or leverage on a joint by locking it up so that no movement of the joint is possible, causing the subject to comply with verbal direction.
Joint manipulation
bending or twisting a joint in a direction that will cause pain or discomfort to the joint.
Motor dysfunction
control over a subject by using an incapacitation technique that causes temporary impairment of muscular control.
Verbal direction
proper, clear, and concise commands to let a person know what you need or expect them to do
Dialogue
a controlled, unemotional communication between an officer and a subject aimed at problem solving and communication. Dialogue is intentionally designed to gain rapport and exchange information.
Identify the need for conducting a threat assessment…
How you assess a situation and the level of threat you perceive will influence how you respond
Sudden In Custody Death Syndrom (SICDS)
A subject with excited delirium could die suddenly without explanatin
Reactionary gap
the distance you must keep between you and the subject to react effectively against a sudden threat 6–9 feet if you can see hands or 25 feet when you cannot see their hands.
Danger zone
The area within the reactionary gap
Reaction time principle
the amount of time it takes for the brain to process a physical threat and the body to respond
Pressure points
under the jaw, hollow behind the ear
Pat down
a physical frisk of a subject conducted in a predetermined pattern to locate weapons
